Mary C. Longtine, age 94, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2023 at Ephrata Manor in Ephrata, PA. She was born in Ligonier, PA to William B. Dice and Lily L. McAchren on May 15, 1929. Mary enjoyed a teaching career that spanned decades. She loved working with children and studying her Bible.
She is predeceased by her husband, Robert C. Longtine, her sister, Margaret Yerkes, and her brother, William Dice. She is survived by her sister, Olive Baumbaugh, many nieces and nephews, her children Virginia Good (Rick) and James (Karen) Longtine and five grandchildren.
Interment will be at Ligonier Valley Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice, 685 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17604
Cremation Services of Lancaster – 717-cremate
My condolences to the families of Ginny and Jim on the loss of their mother. Aunt Mary was a presence in my life at family gatherings, vacations in Potter County and Newport RI, helping me during my first year at college in Titusville and helping her father during his final years.
She was kind and generous with all of us.
Aunt Mary was my mother’s (Margaret) sister. She was full of life and would always inquire on how things were going in your life. She cared deeply about family and our lord Jesus Christ. She and her family traveled all the way to King Salmon, Alaska from Pennsylvania when we lived in the late 1960’s. What a grand time we had to see family make it all the way to little King Salmon. She will be missed. Here cards and letters containing messages from the bible were always welcome and helped me get a better knowledge of the lords work. Thank-you Aunt Mary for being such a thoughtful Aunt and sharing everything with me.
It is good news that my Aunt Mary has gone to a better place. Life here was not easy for her but she always exhibited a kind word and willingness to teach and help others. She truly loved the Lord, and I am sure she has now been given her wings and will be a great service to the Lord and so many other throughout Eternity. I feel a loss in my life.
Well the way I look at this Aunt Mary is WITH THE LORD and I suspect the Lord will bestow a few crowns upon her for she has certainly earned it. I will see her in heaven with all our relatives who kept their faith. I thank God for her and all my Aunts who I have kept the that faith. They nurtured us and watered our faith throughout the years. I can’t wait to see them all.